Education Quote by Socrates
““I shall never cease from the practice and teaching of philosophy, exhorting anyone whom I meet after my manner, and convincing him, saying: O my friend, why do you who are a citizen of the great and mighty and wise city of Athens, care so much about laying up the greatest amount of money and honor and reputation, and so little about wisdom and truth and the greatest improvement of the soul, which you never regard or heed at all? Are you not ashamed of this?””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Apology by Plato, 399 BC
Socrates rebukes Athenians for valuing wealth and fame over wisdom and soul improvement, urging humility and philosophical pursuit.
In simple terms: He criticizes prioritizing money over wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Seek wisdom, not status.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- personal reflection
- education
- political life
Key Concepts
Socratic method
virtue ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true wealth mean to you?
- How can you prioritize soul growth over status?
A Different Perspective
May be ignored by those entrenched in materialism.
